| The BD-C7900 is one of Samsung's newest 3D | | | | Besides 3D Blu-ray disc playback, the BD-C7900 |
| Blu-ray Players. At a list price of $399.99 it should be | | | | supports DVD, CD audio AVCHD, Divx HD, WMA, |
| considered their "Top of the Line" model. It replaces | | | | MP3 and JPEG. It is DLNA certified so you can |
| the earlier model BD-C6900, which is now listed at | | | | connect the Blu-ray DVD Player to your Home |
| $349.99. Very similar in style and features, however | | | | Network via the Ethernet Port or the built in 802.11n |
| the BD-C7900 is equipped with two HDMI Outputs. | | | | wireless, and stream videos, movies, music and photos |
| This added feature can be very useful for those | | | | directly to your TV screen. The BD-C7900 has 1 GB |
| wanting to enjoy 3D entertainment at home with the | | | | of internal memory so it makes it easy to download |
| least amount of upgrading to their Home Theater | | | | and store BD-Live content, or you can use a USB |
| System. | | | | storage device. The USB port can support music, |
| Samsung has always taken the extra effort to | | | | movies and photo playback as long as the files are |
| produce uniquely styled Blu-ray DVD Players. The | | | | either JPEG, MP3, DivX, AVCHD, or MKV files. |
| BD-C7900 is no exception. Measuring just 1.6 inches in | | | | If you want to stream online movies the player |
| height, the BD-C7900 3D Blu-ray DVD Player has | | | | supports the Samsung Apps platform. This includes |
| touch sensitive control buttons located on the front top | | | | access to great online streaming media services such |
| edge. It has a cool looking see through top where you | | | | as Hulu Plus, VUDU, Netflix, Blockbuster |
| can see the disc drive. This is illuminated with a blue | | | | video-on-demand, YouTube, Pandora, Flickr, Twitter |
| light, as well as the 3D Blu-ray logo (this can be turned | | | | and many more. |
| off). The remote is fairly comfortable to hold with easy | | | | THE PROS: The BD-7900 Blu-ray Player from |
| to use buttons and is non-illuminated. | | | | Samsung is very similar to its earlier release, the |
| VIDEO QUALITY: You can connect the BD-C7900 | | | | BD-C6900 3D Blu-ray Player. The main difference |
| video via the HDMI(ver1.4) Output, Component Video | | | | between the two Blu-ray DVD Players is that the |
| Outputs or the Composite Outputs. The best | | | | BD-C7900 has two HDMI(ver1.4) Outputs. Which |
| connection would be through the HDMI Output which | | | | means you can send 3D video directly to your 3D |
| can support both 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 output | | | | HDTV using one HDMI output. Then use the second |
| resolutions. Making adjustment to the images can be | | | | HDMI Output for your audio signal to your current |
| done through three preset picture modes or through a | | | | receiver (Provided it has an HDMI Input). No further |
| user mode which allows you to adjust sharpness and | | | | updating is required to enjoy the 3D experience with |
| noise reduction. Samsung has included a feature called | | | | full surround sound. It also has Wi-Fi built-in with 1GB of |
| Screen Fit that automatically changes 21:9 aspect ratio | | | | internal memory, BD-Live Ready, and is DLNA certified. |
| movies to 16:9 aspect. This will get rid of those irritating | | | | Supports online media services: Internet@TV |
| black strips that crowd the TV screen. | | | | Samsung Apps(provides content from Netflix, Pandora, |
| AUDIO QUALITY: You can connect the audio of the | | | | Vudu, Blockbuster, Picasa and Twitter) |
| BD-C7900 through the HDMI(ver1.4) Output, Digital | | | | THE CONS: To enjoy 3D at home, you still require a |
| Optical Audio Output or the Analog Audio | | | | 3D TV and 3D glasses. And of course 3D Blu-ray |
| Outputs(2.0-ch). Unfortunately, it does not have | | | | Content which is scarce at the moment. Does not |
| mulitchannel analog outputs, therefore those with older | | | | have multichannel analog outputs, not good for |
| Audio/Video receivers without HDMI this player may | | | | someone with a non-HDMI A/V receiver. Does not |
| not appeal to you. It does have internal audio decoding | | | | have advanced control port like RS-232. |
| of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It can | | | | THE FINAL WORD: The Samsung BD-C7900 3D |
| also transfer these high-resolution audio formats in their | | | | Blu-ray Player provides excellent video and audio |
| native bitstream form through HDMI, for your A/V | | | | quality on both 2D and 3D Blu-ray discs. Has many |
| receiver to decode. Other audio features include an | | | | great features that make up a great Blu-ray Disc |
| audio sync (delay) and also the ability to set up DTS | | | | Player, such as Online Streaming and DLNA support. |
| Neo:6 Music and Cinema modes for stereo sources. | | | | It's dual HDMI outputs is a very convenient feature and |
| The main addition to the BD-C7900 Blu-ray Disc Player | | | | its value should not be underestimated. It will allow you |
| is the second audio-only HDMI Output. There is a great | | | | to enjoy 3D at home with the minimal of upgrading. It |
| benefit for having dual HDMI outputs when it comes to | | | | has an Ultra Fast feature that should allow to enjoy 2D |
| 3D viewing. You can use one HDMI connection to | | | | and 3D Blu-ray movies as fast as possible. And |
| send the 3D video signal directly to your 3D TV. And | | | | Samsung's Anynet+ feature allows you to use one |
| then use the other HDMI audio connection to send the | | | | remote control to operate your whole 3D home |
| sound to your Audio/Video receiver. There would be | | | | theater. -- Price you should look for when purchasing -- |
| no need to upgrade to a 3D capable Audio/Video | | | | Under $350. |
| receiver. | | | | |